What exercises can I do to work on my lower abdominal muscles?
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Lie flat on your back with your legs straight up to the ceiling at a 90 degree angle. Lift your legs straight up to the ceiling as if your are trying to touch the ceiling with the tip of your toes. Make sure you are lifting the tush off the ground at least 2-3 inches each time. Also, try to maintain a soft knee or straight legs if possible, arms are long by the side. This will directly target your Transverse Abdominus, or your lower abs located below the belly button. The pilates 100's series is also a great way to tone the entire abdominal region. Joseph Pilates believed we should do the 100's every day not just because of the abdominal workout, but it also is a great way to oxygenate the muscles.
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There is no such thing as "upper abdominal muscles" or "lower abdominal muscles". The Rectus Abdominus, or the "abs", is one muscle that is separated into eight portions by the linea alba and thin membrane. The muscle is split up like this because it gives a more powerful contraction, making it easier to bear more weight and give more force. If you do exercises like "leg lifts" or things that "target lower abs", be very careful, because it is most likely targeting your Iliopsoas muscle, which lies underneath your abs and helps move your legs. This is often confused in many people for lower ab burning, when it's really a completely different muscle. Crunches, V-Ups, and bicycles are the best ab exercises. Just be sure to keep your abs tight the entire exercise, and do not let your back arch because this is very dangerous to your lower back and it can lead to injury.
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The best all round exercise for your abdominal muscles is a rowing machine, they also work out your upper body muscles and legs.
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